Railway service vehicles trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in railway service vehicles was worth $1.10 billion in 2024, about 136.3 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 3% since 2017, and down 16% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.10B | 136.3K t |
| 2023 | $1.31B | 53.9K t |
| 2022 | $1.02B | 48.2K t |
| 2021 | $1.31B | 55.8K t |
| 2020 | $1.08B | 55.9K t |
| 2019 | $1.11B | 58.9K t |
| 2018 | $1.28B | 56.2K t |
| 2017 | $1.08B | 72.6K t |
Top railway service vehicles exporting countries
Austria is the largest exporter with 27% of world exports, followed by the United States and Germany. The top three supply 52% between them, out of 63 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | $296.4M | 27% |
| United States | $141.6M | 13% |
| Germany | $140.4M | 13% |
| China | $105.4M | 9.6% |
| Italy | $90.2M | 8.2% |
| Canada | $42.1M | 3.8% |
| Switzerland | $36.2M | 3.3% |
| Russia | $30.3M | 2.7% |
| Turkey | $30.2M | 2.7% |
| France | $26.1M | 2.4% |
| India | $22.0M | 2% |
| Spain | $16.9M | 1.5% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Canada (8%), Poland (6%) and South Korea (6%). 112 countries imported it, and the top three take 20% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $89.1M | 8.1% |
| Poland | $64.5M | 5.9% |
| South Korea | $64.0M | 5.8% |
| India | $57.5M | 5.2% |
| Germany | $50.9M | 4.6% |
| Norway | $48.0M | 4.4% |
| United States | $45.1M | 4.1% |
| Switzerland | $41.9M | 3.8% |
| Mexico | $38.3M | 3.5% |
| France | $36.7M | 3.3% |
| Italy | $33.0M | 3% |
| Austria | $30.8M | 2.8% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $8.09 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Austria averaged $33.96 per kg and Italy $1.14 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 8604: Railway or tramway maintenance or service vehicles; whether or not self-propelled (e.g. workshops, cranes, ballast tampers, trackliners, testing coaches and track inspection vehicles). HS 8604 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most railway service vehicles?
Austria exported $296.4 million in 2024, 27% of the world total, followed by the United States (13%) and Germany (13%). In all, 63 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most railway service vehicles?
Canada imported $89.1 million in 2024, 8% of world imports, ahead of Poland (6%) and South Korea (6%). The top three importers together take 20%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in railway service vehicles?
It was worth $1.10 billion in 2024, about 136.3 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 3% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $1.31 billion. 63 countries reported exports and 112 reported imports.
What is the average price of railway service vehicles per kg?
The world average declared value was about $8.09 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Austria averaged $33.96 per kg and Italy $1.14 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for railway service vehicles?
The HS code for railway service vehicles is heading 8604, in chapter 86 (railway, tramway locomotives, rolling-stock and parts thereof; railway or tramway track fixtures and fittings and parts thereof; mechanical (including electro-mechanical) traffic signalling equipment of all kinds). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 8604 page.
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